Court members are chosen based on their leadership qualities, spirit, integrity, and achievement through their contributions and involvement at Ohio State. The court selection process begins with an online application. After review of application materials, top applicants will be invited for individual interviews with Ohio State faculty, staff, and alumni. The scores from the application and interview are combined to determine the members of the Homecoming Court.
The students selected for the 2023 Homecoming Court represent Ohio State Newark during Homecoming weekend in Columbus. Vote for your Ohio State Newark Royal Buckeyes from Sept. 25–27.
Business Administration
Junior
Pataskala
What it means for me to be a Buckeye is being involved and a part of a much larger community, as well as learning more about oneself, gaining some perspective and understanding
Communication/Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Sophomore
Granville
Being a Buckeye is more than just going to a good school, it’s about taking part in traditions that have been around since 1870. Ohio State is also about creating a more diverse and just world for every human being, no matter what background they have. Finally, the quote “Together as Buckeyes,” radiates from the final four words in Carmen Ohio: “How firm thy friendship.” Which is a sign that even when our time at Ohio State is up, our connections and bonds remain strong till the end of time.
Social Work
Sophomore
Newark
Whether you were born and raised in the state of Ohio, from another state, or even another country this is what you can call family for life. Not everything at Ohio State is football. To be a buckeye you need to seek the deeper meaning. You need to connect with your peers and see what life is like in their shoes. See what it’s like to live their life day to day, what their culture is like and even how they carry themselves day to day. That’s a Learning Experience in and of itself on top of the education that we all strive to have while we are attending the Ohio State University. We wish to make connections that will last a lifetime, create memories that we can soon pass on to our grandchildren. Being a Buckeye is not just showing on the sports teams and wearing Scarlet and gray on the weekends but it is the respect we have for one another and how we want to work together to make the world a better place. We are the future. And that to me is what it means to be a Buckeye.
Health and Rehabilitation Science
Sophomore
Newark
Being a Buckeye means I am never alone, I can always find another Buckeye. Being a Buckeye means I can accomplish anything. Being a Buckeye is the best!
Social Work
Sophomore
Pataskala
Being a Buckeye not only means having the privilege of obtaining higher education, but it also means making a difference in your community and being involved in student life. To me, it is important to build friendships with other Buckeyes you meet on your college journey and be the friendly face around campus that can aid others in times of need. It is important to build positive relationships with your professors and use all of the resources that Ohio State has to offer in order to be a successful student. To me, being a buckeye means having a safe space in my community where I can be myself, be educated on what I am passionate about, and helping others find their path to academic success.
Ohio State Newark Royal Buckeyes: Justin Ray and Kylie Doon
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court: Anthony Ashford, Clayton Orr and Payton Pennington
Royalty: Ashton Shook and Jasmine Smith
Court members: Stone Adams, Minea Duno, Pamela Flores, and Cassie Hagerman.
Royalty: Abdul Mansour and Shelby Gambill
Court members: Sage Anderson, Luke Brewer, Kimmy Bridgham and Ashley Moore.
Royalty: Julie Reminder and Abdirahman Farah
Court members: McKenzie Lanigan, Aramis Jamel Sanders, Stone Adams and Jesse McAndrew
Royalty: Arisha Rahman and Zachary Sparks
Court members: Nicole Espinoza De Montreuil, Ciana Roush, Andre Luckett and Mitchell Mullins
Royalty: Franchesica Kidd and Chuck Cayton
Court members: Emily Adam, Anna Yoder, Brian Williams and Reese Ogle
Royalty: Taryne Porter and Isaiah (Obi) Pryce
Court members: Hunter Spittler, Cheyenne Rieger, Mitchell Baughman and Anthony Bush
Royalty: Amber Prater and Fon Ngu
Court members: Brittany Dillon, Jeftar Kusi, Lucy St. John and Michael Smith
Royalty: Dominic Hall and Brittany Henry
Court members: Wyatt Bowman, Richard Welsh, Nicole (Nikki) Cotton and Olmares Peña.